Is walking safe for my senior dog with vestibular disease? How far?

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My 13 year old border collie had a stroke. She now has canine vestibular disease. Is walking good for her? If so how far? We use to walk 8 to 10 miles daily. Weather permitting. She's at the door wanting to go out. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 13 years old | 39 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Abbey! If Abbey's vestibular signs have resolved and she can walk without falling over, her eyes have stopped moving abnormally (nystagmus) and she isn't nauseous anymore she can live a normal life and continue to do whatever activities she did before. If she still has symptoms then I wouldn't push her until they resolve as she would be feeling very dizzy and likely couldn't go very far. I wish Abbey the best!

Is walking safe for my senior dog with vestibular disease? How far?

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